The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism, which are the official guidelines, so to say, are:
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Belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
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A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
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The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
understanding our world through reasoned study, so that Universalists can use skillful means make life better, both for themselves and other people. Their highest purpose, within the context of the Seven Principles, is to use their reasoning and intelligence to increase and witness the truth. Goodness is the primacy of compassion over aggression in dealings with all sentient beings. The highest purpose is to increase nurturing compassion for the self, one’s family, our society, and for all humanity. Today, there are about 100,000 UU members in the United States, in about 100 UU congregations. In Northwest Arkansas, we have UU fellowships in Bentonville, Fayetteville, and Eureka Springs. You can find your closest UU congregation on Meetup. com, at www.uubcar.com, and on Facebook, and you can learn lots more about Unitarian Universalism by visiting www.uua.org. The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Benton County is to be a vibrant spiritual community, free of limiting dogma and guided by love, reason, and conscience. Their intention is to be a fellowship that seeks knowledge, expresses care, provides service, and builds community.